Ernie Ball: String Theory featuring Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World

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  • “Songwriting for me is finding what the idea is and exploring it. You're not questioning it, you’re just going with it." Watch Jimmy Adkins of Jimmy Eat World dive into his creative process and why he’s always played with Ernie Ball strings.
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  • @manocchs9369
    @manocchs9369 6 ปีที่แล้ว +212

    This dudes eyes tell it all. He doesn't feel deserving of what he has and knows that it can be taken away at any time. Truly a humble soul not just giving an outward appearance of being humble.

    • @lefritax
      @lefritax 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      he is the best, go jim!

    • @fenderchick1977
      @fenderchick1977 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This is probably the best compliment I’ve ever read.

    • @tonysly41
      @tonysly41 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yet, he is one of the best songwriters nowadays.

    • @akatsukijonny
      @akatsukijonny 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is exactly why I love Jim and all their songs. You can feel it in them and especially in every interview and I love it

    • @dearlyband7715
      @dearlyband7715 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They really really had to work for it.

  • @KykashiMusic
    @KykashiMusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    would love to see the same kind of documentary they did for Tom Delonge with Jimmy Eat World

    • @ErnieBallJMeister
      @ErnieBallJMeister 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They made it now, ayyy

    • @Tom364
      @Tom364 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Janek Sebastian Koenig where?

    • @ErnieBallJMeister
      @ErnieBallJMeister 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      K2Gaming just type in Tom Delonge strong theory

    • @ErnieBallJMeister
      @ErnieBallJMeister 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      *string theory

    • @yurgh10690
      @yurgh10690 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@ErnieBallJMeister that's not what he meant buddy lol he wants a documentary on Jimmy Eat World like the one they did for Tom DeLonge

  • @flyboymcgee8059
    @flyboymcgee8059 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Jimmy Eat World, Jim's playing, voice and presence was such a mind blowing experience the first time I heard it. I will always remember that Summer. Rolling down the back roads with the windows down and blasting the album on repeat.

  • @TheMusicfan189
    @TheMusicfan189 5 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Under-rated beyond belief. I wish more people would delve into the back catalogue of Jimmy Eat World, they have some incredible songs. 23, Polaris, Let It Happen, For Me This Is Heaven, I could go on.

    • @drivingtennessee4926
      @drivingtennessee4926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Clarity is one of the best albums of the 90s imo

    • @jeffchiappini683
      @jeffchiappini683 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@drivingtennessee4926 all time

    • @christinelikeschrysanthemums
      @christinelikeschrysanthemums 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just started listening to Jimmy Eat World in 2017. They are my favorite band now. I LOVE Static Prevails, and everything else I have so far…

    • @himynameis77
      @himynameis77 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very underrated

    • @ogbee9690
      @ogbee9690 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jeffchiappini683agreed. Probably the best emo record ever

  • @timsaalmann9048
    @timsaalmann9048 6 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Ernie Ball your Content blows my mind - even if its a commercial in the end, that's totally fine for me. Because i feel your love to music an guitars. Thx for the series

  • @wessa1621
    @wessa1621 6 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    For me, this is heaven...

    • @kurdtjohn
      @kurdtjohn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      my fave track off of Clarity

    • @ogbee9690
      @ogbee9690 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kurdtjohnyou’re able to pick a favorite? That whole album is literally FLAWLESS imo.

    • @kurdtjohn
      @kurdtjohn 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ogbee9690 you’re right… it was a stupid answer hahaha
      10/10 record for sure.

  • @mattcontrino8513
    @mattcontrino8513 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    One of the most overlooked band of their era and it kills me

  • @TeenageHeadcase
    @TeenageHeadcase 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

  • @yobhsiFehT
    @yobhsiFehT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I'm just finding all of these now, and I can't TELL you how much I'm enjoying the ones with the NON-"guitar god" types! I mean, I grew up being influenced by all the usual suspects, too, but some of these very song-centric guys are... SO, SO underrated and under-appreciated by the guitar community for their place in music. Great to see some deeper dives into their significance and humanity. Many thanks!

  • @WhyNotMN
    @WhyNotMN 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    His singing voice is so much like his talking voice.... Also
    Please. New album. Now

    • @zeoalexo
      @zeoalexo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why Not MN didnt they release one, like, last year or something?

    • @alexfithero
      @alexfithero 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think his guitar is like his singing voice.

  • @aplaguedoctor406
    @aplaguedoctor406 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    If you didn't know who he is you'd never think he's in a band

  • @Mr_Blinx_
    @Mr_Blinx_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    He's one of the 4 people that made me fall in love with guitar in the start and it's been a brilliant ride :) thanks for all the brilliant songs Jim

  • @michaelyoungstrom9412
    @michaelyoungstrom9412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Jim is underrated in my opinion. Very good guitarist.

  • @mickeyhynes
    @mickeyhynes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I could listen to Jim just play arpeggios up and down all day long.

  • @jonathanalexis6692
    @jonathanalexis6692 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This Was Really Unexpected For Me.......I Love Jimmy Eat World

  • @shelkonnery
    @shelkonnery 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Daaamn, those are some thick strings! Great interview. Jimmy Eat World is amazing. Clarity is like the Nevermind of emo.

    • @drivingtennessee4926
      @drivingtennessee4926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Clarity is one of the best albums of the 90s

    • @kurdtjohn
      @kurdtjohn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Couldn’t agree more

  • @ucfkid67
    @ucfkid67 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That riff for bleed america is so raw and rich. Love it. Reminds me of the summer of 2001 and 2002

  • @heythere6983
    @heythere6983 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    bleed American and futures are outstanding albums

  • @craigrigby-williams5601
    @craigrigby-williams5601 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So many inspirational gems in this video. Love this guy!

  • @stevenmata1063
    @stevenmata1063 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Do Mark hoppus next

  • @anyday82
    @anyday82 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love these "documentaries". Keep up with the awesome videos and products EBMM!

  • @juliuscaesart
    @juliuscaesart 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This band’s style so versatile. Jim’s part of the reason why I picked up a guitar.

  • @michaelwoodsdale460
    @michaelwoodsdale460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These guys are amazing - they haven’t made a bad album in 20+ years

  • @tlkshowhst
    @tlkshowhst 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such an amazing songwriter and singer.

  • @andredmtr
    @andredmtr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    7:14 Oh boy that tone❤️

  • @fergar112890
    @fergar112890 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I LOVE JIMMY EAT WORLD!

  • @whaleofajob
    @whaleofajob 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This literally just comforted me

  • @cxssetteman182
    @cxssetteman182 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I don't think any human being has punched air harder than I did at 2:20

    • @Renegade_5
      @Renegade_5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes! I always lose it when I hear the beginning of Bleed American. It's seriously my favorite rock intro riff of all time.

  • @jencinas87
    @jencinas87 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I owe this man my youth... I'm from Arizona....proud he's from here

  • @shaurya4763
    @shaurya4763 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this series, especially the way it's shot and presented. Brilliant, inspiring, rockin' 🤘

  • @Patrick.E.
    @Patrick.E. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it! Thank you Jim for your music!

  • @mariorizo1252
    @mariorizo1252 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Jim Adkins is wearing my school's t-shirt. I don't know how to feel about that.... >.

  • @michaelczesnozki1671
    @michaelczesnozki1671 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    13's in drop D on a fender scale. Holy hell. I use 12's to play in drop b.

    • @LiesThatBind
      @LiesThatBind 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      His Fender is actually a Gibson Les Paul scale 24 3/4

    • @michaelczesnozki1671
      @michaelczesnozki1671 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@LiesThatBind still, I use 13's on my LP for Drop A#! It's ok insane!

  • @storingjazzinmycheeksforth5319
    @storingjazzinmycheeksforth5319 6 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I'm surprised he can talk, having eaten a planet.

    • @lloydrocksify
      @lloydrocksify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That's not the Jim That ate the world.

  • @Chrispbacon94
    @Chrispbacon94 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Live right now
    Yeah, just be yourself
    It doesn't matter if it's good enough
    For someone else

    • @zeoalexo
      @zeoalexo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Chris P it just takes some time
      little girl youre in the middle of the ride
      Everything euhverything will be just fine
      Everything euhverything will be all right, all right.

  • @EdwoodCA
    @EdwoodCA 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    6:32 *The way he looks downward and to the side, after he says: "That's my style, I overthink everything."*
    Seems he's got another thought or feeling about that... and that resonates with me.
    I used to do that. A LOT.
    Then, I accepted that I don't control ANYTHING. I can only influence things to varying degrees [at varying times, as well.] The over-thinking everything essentially disappeared.
    Only rears it's head at times, when the inevitable difficult thing comes up. And that's when some thinking is needed to gain understanding, acceptance, and the get through it, somehow. That's how life is: Difficult. And that's OK.
    /side note: Just discovered now, in late 2023, their song "Let It Happen". It's my new favorite by them. 555, and Bleed American are my other favorites.

  • @RenegadeRacoon
    @RenegadeRacoon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This guy's so real, his feet on the ground even with all those lives his music has changed. He's a total artist, his music is truly an image of his beliefs and soul.

  • @diegorivera8835
    @diegorivera8835 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Jim, you’re so fucking real, and I it shows in your music. Thank you for being so genuine.

  • @jevinday
    @jevinday ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're the best Jim. I'm from Chandler, i grew up with people who met you. You went to the funeral of my high school best friend's Grandmother. Thank you for helping us poor bastards in Arizona start to develop a legit music scene ✌️♥️

  • @deanesamuelporter9369
    @deanesamuelporter9369 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This dude changed my life 2001

    • @metroflyboy86
      @metroflyboy86 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Deane Samuel Porter me too. I feel like every one of their albums represents different phases in my life. Was good timing.

  • @WhyNotMN
    @WhyNotMN 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    SURE AND CERTAIN

  • @WaldoCarmen
    @WaldoCarmen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This man doesn't age

  • @kurdtjohn
    @kurdtjohn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    .13-.56 on drop D tuning. Holy shit.

  • @mattcontrino8513
    @mattcontrino8513 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This band is so criminally overlooked. I remember I once showed the title-track “Invented” to an old friend who only knew them for “The Middle”. We sat in complete silence for the entirety of the song. After it ended, I looked at his face. He was just staring at the album for about ten seconds before he spoke, and he just said “wow”. After another brief pause, he went on to say “I think this is proof of great songwriting. To be able to make someone feel your music like we just did.. wow” I couldn’t have said it any better myself. Such an incredible jem just waiting to be found amidst so much of the “pop-punk” that it was shrouded by.

  • @melbright100
    @melbright100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love listening to Jim Talk he is so passionate about his art...he is one of the best in his genre...he is so humble about it his expressions say that he loves what he doing...that makes him a great in my book...Plus I have a little bit of a crush on him I think he is cute

  • @bennohoundsuk9179
    @bennohoundsuk9179 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Song 5 minutes in anyone??

    • @adg7147
      @adg7147 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ben Paget chase this light from the album chase this light

    • @bennohoundsuk9179
      @bennohoundsuk9179 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Adrian Garcia cheers buddy!

    • @DC7ify
      @DC7ify 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So glad i came across your comments! Riff is awesome

  • @sebastian38200
    @sebastian38200 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Todos estos vídeos de string theory deberían tener subtítulos en español :'v

  • @prahadrumsofficial
    @prahadrumsofficial 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's interesting how he says the approach to songwriting is very methodical because I've always felt like their songs usually hit their next gear around the 2:00 minute mark (mostly), and it's typically an elevated version of themes from earlier in the song but that's exactly what makes their music so damn interesting is it sounds familiar, and different at the same time, precisely because how the band as a whole plays with the idea of "theme" and "variation", but damn if it all doesn't sound so good.

  • @michaelwoodsdale460
    @michaelwoodsdale460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seen these guys at warped tour promoting bleed America and been a fan since...I try to never see my heroes in interviews. So humble and happy to play - I hope they make music another 20 years

  • @ewelinawarchol
    @ewelinawarchol 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    His smile lights up the whole room. I just LOVE Jim. Cute guitar guy, a ray of sunshine 😊

  • @666thsense
    @666thsense 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    his tone in this video is great. you can totally tell hes got beast strings on that thing. the way the bass flubs and overdrives, if you've ever tried it, it feels exactly like that.

  • @ironfossil9963
    @ironfossil9963 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a genuine dude.

  • @ZblockWoW
    @ZblockWoW 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beeld American & Futures got me through some SHIT.

  • @lexiloufaith547
    @lexiloufaith547 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've got his guitar and had no clue who he was until I looked it up. I also use Ernnie ball strings. Although i use 9s

    • @metroflyboy86
      @metroflyboy86 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lexilou Faith the guitar in this video?

    • @seancunningham4462
      @seancunningham4462 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i just bought myself a john petruci musicman without knowing who john petruci is 😂 i just really like how it looks and plays

  • @zeoalexo
    @zeoalexo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    what was the second song he played? i cant remember the name

    • @JoshmanPD
      @JoshmanPD 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      zeoalexo bleed american

    • @zeoalexo
      @zeoalexo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      JoshmanPD Music & Gaming thanks, mate

    • @crabPEOPLE2000
      @crabPEOPLE2000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      literally their biggest song

    • @zeoalexo
      @zeoalexo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      did i say it wasnt? i just asked the name, as i couldnt remember it

    • @kerrywessinger4189
      @kerrywessinger4189 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jimmy Eat World is my favorite band and bleed american is one of my favorite songs. That being said, it is not "their biggest song." The Middle, Sweetness, Work, Kill, Big Casino are easily bigger due to the status of them being singles. You can even throw in Lucky Denver Mint, Always Be, My Best Theory, and some others.

  • @jedihanistar
    @jedihanistar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could someone tell me the arpeggiated passage / tune he played at the beginning?With the Maton Acoustic Guitar 😭 please and thank you;

    • @stg_tmc
      @stg_tmc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s from For Me This Is Heaven off of their album Clarity

  • @rndr_music
    @rndr_music 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    6:33 that face

  • @oledders3254
    @oledders3254 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The riffing at 5:00 is magical.

  • @MrMattsac232
    @MrMattsac232 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jimmy eat world is an unbelievably talented group. Clarity is fantastic as is pretty much every other album they’ve done. It’s staggering. It feels like they got swept into the same category as a lot of other “emo” groups at the turn of the millennium unfortunately. Still kicking out great music 20 some odd years on.

  • @FriendOfTheNight24
    @FriendOfTheNight24 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ok so he doesn’t only wear these ugly black shirts and grey pants.

  • @rivalmjd8541
    @rivalmjd8541 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro is modern Stevie Ray on 13’s

  • @kurdtjohn
    @kurdtjohn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My fingers hurt just by watching him play the Bleed American intro

  • @peterw2880
    @peterw2880 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jim says he’s not a shredder, but dude can PLAY

  • @ryann5247
    @ryann5247 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey Ernie Ball... i just strung up with fresh set of strings and the high e pulled off the ball as i was tuning up... what up with that?

  • @daltonknapton
    @daltonknapton หลายเดือนก่อน

    whats the song at 4:30? absolutely love it

    • @zachkeffer682
      @zachkeffer682 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Chase this light

  • @Devolutionator
    @Devolutionator 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    No wonder his tone is so heavy from those soapies. .13s!!!

  • @jbsrfrdude
    @jbsrfrdude 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s the very first sing he played? Beautiful.

    • @kit-qw4oz
      @kit-qw4oz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      For me this is heaven. That entire Clarity album is a masterpiece. Personally I prefer the live versions tho✌️

  • @claytonkramer7234
    @claytonkramer7234 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any body know what songs he’s playing?

  • @skellvarnsen23
    @skellvarnsen23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    rad

  • @sebastian38200
    @sebastian38200 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Subtítulos en español por favor :'v

  • @photomakerman
    @photomakerman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would like to see unedited videos of him playing those songs!

  • @chrishansenwithdatelinenbc4775
    @chrishansenwithdatelinenbc4775 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You guys should try and get Adam Jones from tool. Lol you already got Justin on here now get Adam. Haha not even sure if he uses Ernie ball or not but you should still invite em to a string theory

    • @zeoalexo
      @zeoalexo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chris Hansen with dateline NBC I think I read in an interview he uses Skinny Too Heavy Bottom

  • @JesseJTheVibesman
    @JesseJTheVibesman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First song title?

    • @laneflores9329
      @laneflores9329 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jesse Johnson For me this is heaven

  • @the-creech4790
    @the-creech4790 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why so many Ax Effects?

  • @beardo85
    @beardo85 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The fuckin MAN.

  • @ephemeral7043
    @ephemeral7043 ปีที่แล้ว

    surrealist

  • @703390
    @703390 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Song he is playing????!?!?

    • @brucecrawford649
      @brucecrawford649 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The middle, Bleed American, Work, Futures

  • @blaineweston6851
    @blaineweston6851 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can anyone please tell me the first song he plays on acoustic

    • @SekorMegrez
      @SekorMegrez 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      For me this is heaven- jimmyeatworld

  • @Chrislevi13
    @Chrislevi13 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome

  • @turnerdaines1986
    @turnerdaines1986 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s the song he’s playing at the end?

  • @bobbydrex5268
    @bobbydrex5268 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love his tone

  • @dookie5053
    @dookie5053 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool

  • @codybenschoter9900
    @codybenschoter9900 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What song is 7:14?

    • @backburnernoise
      @backburnernoise 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      cody Benschoter “sure and certain”

  • @aaronfinna
    @aaronfinna 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What song is the riff played at about 10 minutes into the video?

    • @Mariooo57
      @Mariooo57 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Work, or Futures ?

    • @aaronfinna
      @aaronfinna 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is Futures, thank you :)

  • @jackstonge
    @jackstonge 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Who is that guy????

    • @lefritax
      @lefritax 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      your dad to start off

    • @brandoesntsocialise
      @brandoesntsocialise 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You no read so good. Title says it all Ace.. er Jack. Who are you again?

  • @gryphongryphon3318
    @gryphongryphon3318 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    gay shirt